Full Description
This substantial, well designed property has a modern, contemporary feel, no expense has been spared on the fixtures and fittings and a high standard finish is evident throughout the property.
You enter the main gate into the walled garden area with a beautiful , private pool which is the main focus of the front garden. There is a lovely mature olive tree here also and a large, covered terrace to the front of the property ideal for escaping the sun which also makes a lovely external dining area. Along from here in front of the kitchen is another covered outside , a great place to enjoy your morning coffee. There is access here also to the large garage as well as an outside wet room with toilet, very handy when spending time around the pool.
The front area is spacious and there is plenty of room for relaxing, sunbathing and enjoying the peace and quiet. Large electric gates also allow you to bring the car in and park off road, there is space here for 2/3 cars and further parking in the garage, easily room for 4 cars in total.
You enter into a large hallway with access to a kitchen on the right. This is fitted with good quality cupboards and has a central island, range cooker and plenty of storage. This room is modern and contemporary in style and has a window overlooking the front garden area.
The very large living / dining room is located on the left as you enter the property. There are double doors to the front garden and pool area and plenty of room for lounging. This room houses large pieces of furniture with ease, it's a lovely "grown up family" room with plenty of space and has an area with dining table and chairs large enough for a large family. There is a feature fireplace here with log burner.On this floor there is also a double bedroom and separate cloakroom.
Stairs lead down to a fantastic open space , an open plan living room with large sofas and coffee table, a great lounging area. This area can be used for many things, a party room, family snug and gym. From here there are two double bedrooms and a cinema room with a large screen and gaming seats, a favourite with the family's teenagers. Again this room could easily be converted to another bedroom if needed. Here you also have access to the large garage, this could of course be converted into extra accommodation if needed. There is a basement and utility room here, the utility room houses extra fridges and freezers and a tumble dyer. This room could be easily converted into another bathroom making as self contained room area .
There is a also a wine cellar here .Stairs lead up from the hallway to further upstairs bedrooms and bathroom, the master bedroom is on this floor , a lovely room with fitted wardrobes and view to the front of the property. There is access from the landing to a very large partially covered terrace with great views over the countryside and towards the coast. This could be glassed in to achieve another living area if needed.
The property has a large integral garage with another kitchen area within it . There is a landline telephone and wifi throughout . The property is also pre installed for AC.
There is another terrace at the top of the property accessed by internal stairs , a place to enjoy the incredible panoramic views towards the coast. In addition to the rear of the property there is another area shaded with a sail, a perfect place to escape the sun.
This property is very well built and in great condition throughout, it is currently used by the owners as a full time grown up family home and has all the extras needed for day to day living.
It is located less a 10 minute drive to the coast but enjoys the peace and quiet of the small country hamlet location. This small village boasts a small café / bar within walking distance of the house. The Desert Springs golf course is less than 10 minutes by car as is the historcal town of Cuevas is an equal distance with all its amenities.
An impressive property in a lovely location.
Who We Are
We are an Irish owned company and trading since 2005. We are CIF registered in Spain (Number B04833737) & inscribed in the "Registro Mercantile de Almeria", AIPP regulated and CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist, we are also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® with NRDS ID: 061237049.
We offer more than just selling property. The company was formed as a combined venture between Stephen Howlett and Victoria Venturini. We have three children together (Two born in Almeria). This has provided us with experiencing many different aspects from local integration to schooling since our permanent move from Dublin, Ireland to Mojacar, Costa Almeria, Spain in 2003.
We found that our life experience was just as important as our professional. Community and lifestyle are important, so as parents, we ensure to be involved in the events and sponsor / promote many sports and youth events encouraging personal development.
At the VIP Almeria office communication is easy for us. We work with major national and international platforms to ensure marketing reach for our clients. Getting here is easy and we keep our website up to date with advice on how to get here from various airports. We do enjoy promoting our activity on social media such as our VIP Almeria Facebook page.
Our Buyers and Sellers are informed clients. Choosing a legal is equally as important as choosing the right agent, therefore we ask that when researching property options that you apply the same attention to an independent legal abogado. The Spanish word for a Lawyer is 'Abogado' and is the equivalent to a Solicitor or a Barrister in the UK or Ireland or Attorney in the United States.
We are here to present sound, straight talking advice as we are aware how daunting when purchasing overseas property, We are known as a very pro-active and progressive agency who works for the client's benefit. International buyers make up 23.4% of the property market and the population of Mojácar as an example has grown by 2,000 (41%) since 2000.
V.I.P Almeria can offer you all types of properties ranging from new build to resale opportunities. We also hold collaborations with developers and banks to offer key ready products at vastly reduced prices.
We are a key company to this area for introduction due to our multiple property and area exhibitions throughout Europe. Our client portfolio varies between Northern European, International and Spanish. We want people to enjoy this fantastic unspoiled natural area and have assisted so many integrating to the region which has a strong cultural identity.
VIP Almeria have been awarded many titles such as 2018's ‘Leading Real Estate Adviser, Almeria, Spain', No matter how big, successful or renowned a business may be, it goes without saying that, away from its own pool of talent and expertise, there will always be a network of trusted advisers behind the scenes helping to inform, guide and shape the way in which it operates. This is in addition to the awards, 2017 and in 2016 when we were given the title, Real Estate Firm of the Year, this award was set up to recognise the firms which are among the best and brightest when it comes to real estate, able to flourish in this dynamic sector.
Nominated and Winner of Best Broker, Costa Almeria, Steven Howlett was named as the Almeria Area expert by A Place in the Sun. He has also been involved in over a dozen successful TV shows which continue to this day. VIP Almeria have our own profile Section on "A Place in The Sun" which showcases our property listings, adding this to all major property portals including Rightmove Overseas to name a few options on where to see our listings advertised.
Real estate can be very intimidating to people are not familiar with its complexities hence why as an agent, we have the tools and resources to shortlist options that match the criteria. We know this market and how to deliver the finished article. Buying new or older house – calculate the extra works!
Our mentality and philosophy for selling has always been the same: DO NOT PUSH. When we are with a buyer, we always let the buyer steer the ship and make the final decision. We just provide the path to get there. As an Area expert, we have the tools and resources with the life experience to assist most questions and queries during the appointment. We feel that minute you start pushing as an agent, the buyer's natural psychological defences will go up, and they start to think that you might just be trying to make a sale. So how can clients tell that they are working with an agent who has their best interest at heart?
Look at our testimonials, these are from real people and uploaded in their own words. You can see how area focused we are to help match the criteria requested, we present options however if it is not on our portfolio, we will point you in the right direction to make an informed decision.
This year we added so many new listings to our list of captivating locations. Creating unique memories all along the coastline from Mojacar to San Juan. We have created zonal area markers between Mojacar to San Juan with every beach having its own page highlighting recommendations and properties in that part of the beach.
We will continue to promote Costa Almeria and assist buyers with help to have their lifestyle and criteria matched. Buyers are treated to “Behind-the-Scenes” cover points of interest like local amenities, things to do that suit your lifestyle and area matching. Life is not just the Beach!!
Remember it is not just the house but the location. We are the only agent in this area that will protect your freehold purchase with a 20-year title deed insurance as a gift. We offer real support and aftercare for our valued clients.
Our Sellers receive a breakdown of visits, feedback and fees payable should they consider an offer to reserve so they understand the net amounts plus comparisons of sale agreed in their neighbourhood. We also aid with all certification to be degree218 compliant.
As everyone is different in their needs and criteria; If the property you want is not already on our books, VIP Almeria are specialists in sourcing property investments to suit every need via our excellent and diligent collaborators. We use only like-minded agents with the same work ethic and who are regulated. We offer you what you want, not just what we have. This service costs you nothing extra. If you wish to consider us as a lead agent (Buyer's agent) we will be delighted to present all the options the area has, including area tours as location is so important.
Of all the services, we provide to home-buyers, one of the most essential is helping them seek out the best options available to them. Many people feel comfortable knowing that we put ourselves in their shoes and will offer insight of advantages or disadvantages in a particular area. It is important to have an entry and exit plan unless it is your forever home. We have developed some solid contacts in this area over the years, so before you commit yourself, please feel free to contact us and experience it for yourselves.
When you decide it's the right time for you to make a move or step forward, we would love to hear from you. Thank you for taking the time to look up our details and considering VIP Almeria as your agent.
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